Starlink Questions (for those that have used it a while)

[ajg617]

Check Tweetys. Just ordered recently and it was around $180, no tax. (For the Starlink specific model)

Just ordered. Thank you!

[Billn59]

Just installed a Flag Pole Buddy. Works great. I have an extra length of pole if I need another 4 ft in height.

[pappcam]

Just installed a Flag Pole Buddy. Works great. I have an extra length of pole if I need another 4 ft in height.

I just got my Starlink yesterday. I like the Flagpole Buddy but it's the same price as my whole Starlink package was which seems ridiculous.

[FT4NOW]

I just got my Starlink yesterday. I like the Flagpole Buddy but it's the same price as my whole Starlink package was which seems ridiculous.

You can get it for about $180 shipped from Tweetys.

[pappcam]

You can get it for about $180 shipped from Tweetys.

Unfortunately not to where I am in Canada.

Anyone have any idea of a good source to get one of these in Canada?

[Billn59]

Unfortunately not to where I am in Canada.

Anyone have any idea of a good source to get one of these in Canada?

Check Ebay. Thats where I ordered mine $200 USD and free shipping.

[pappcam]

So the first use of Starlink is happening. Not the best or optimal tree situation but it's working great so far.

[GoodScout]

We've used Starlink for over a year now. Very pleased. Here's some responses to OP's questions:

a) Can it still be paused when not traveling? Say you are on the road 6 months out of the year off and on. Is it easy to pause and resume? Are there fees associated with that process?
Yes, you can pause it. We winterize our camper from Halloween until April Fool's Day. You simply select on your app that you want to pause service, and it will pause it at the end of your current paid cycle. Then you restart it when you're ready to resume, and within 5 minutes you're active again. No additional fee, but if you pause it 5 days after your last payment, it will be 25 or so days before you're service is shut off and you don't get charged again.

b) We prefer shaded spots over baking in the sun. Does that basically make Starlink a no-go? Or, do you find you can still use it even when in state or county parks where there is usually shaded parking?
We chose not to mount it to our RV for this very reason. We park in a variety of sites, and shady ones means we have to stretch out our dishy cord to locate the dish out from under the trees. We've been able to get about 50% open sky and still get streaming speeds with no problem.

c) If you had to choose between a cellular router (cellular data plan) or Starlink, which would you recommend? (Looking for opinions from those that have actually had Starlink experience please.)
We have both. We use cellular data when we're boondocking or otherwise can't generate 110V power for Starlink (or are just too last to hook it up,) and then use Starlink when we have no cell service or really, really bad signal.

[Riverbug]

Update from OP: We finally decided on Starlink and have been using it for a month now. Works great. Somewhat limited speeds due to tree cover but it's still usable without buffering. Purchased a Recpro flag pole on Amazon along with a ladder mount kit, and an adapter off Etsy for the dish. All works perfectly and very secure. Appreciate all the feedback and advice as we considered our options.

[60356jai]

I'm glad I found this thread. Great information.

My question/concern with Starlink is the lack of someone to call to get set up. Is there a number for sales or service to call? I can't find one. Just don't understand it enough to pay for the hardware needed until I speak to a live person. I don't know if it is simple to set up or if I need a dealership to install for example. I have Verizon 4G as the router is 4G and I just bought the router the fall of 2021 when I bought my fifth wheel.

Is it easy set up and I'm over thinking not having a number/person to talk to?